Dallas Home for Sale
This baby is like a boyfriend you had in college who you wanted so very badly but he married the prom queen (or, depending on your pref, king) and went off. You thought of him or her occasionally, perhaps while dusting off photographs. (He/she was BEAUTIFUL. Like in a Kennedy-clanesque way. He/she was your “girl…
Read MoreWe talked about photos this week, and how sometimes a listing photo works against a potential sale, but what about fixer-uppers? You already know you’re going to be looking for outdated and slightly funky properties, so I guess the more photos the better, right? Well, if you’re in search of a great investment in a…
Read MoreWhy is preservation important? That’s a question that can be answered differently depending on where you live, what you do, and your personal taste. To me, I think preserving historic architecture allows a city a shared sense of history, as well as a barrier from becoming homogenous.
For Mark Doty, a staff member with the city of Dallas Historic Preservation office and author of Lost Dallas, a city’s past is written in its streets and buildings, its neighborhoods and its public spaces. They stand as everyday monuments to the people who lived and worked within them every day.
Doty took some time out of his very busy schedule to share his thoughts on the significance of 10 Nonesuch Road, the famed estate of retail magnate Stanley Marcus, and how the Lovvorn family’s work can serve as an example of how preservation isn’t a fixed equation. Jump to read more …
Read MoreModern architecture is just my thing, but sometimes I’m drawn in by a fabulous traditional home. That’s what happened here with 6417 Marquita, a great traditional home in Lakewood Estates. This home is completely move-in ready with updates galore that keep the house’s character at the forefront. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and almost…
Read MoreWhile Candy is on vacation in Maine, I wanted to do a Tuesday Two Hundred that hearkens to the lovely southern coast of our northernmost state. This adorable traditional in Sparkman Club Estates fits the bill. It’s the cedar shake siding, the shutters and fabulous details that make this home feel like a vacation. With…
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